Child and Family Services Improvement and Innovation Act
Public Law 112–34
Child and Family Services Improvement and Innovation Act
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112–34
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Child and Family Services Improvement and Innovation Act
[(Public Law 112–34)]
[This law has not been amended]
[Currency: This publication is a compilation of the text of Public Law 112-34. It was last amended by the public law listed in the As Amended Through note above and below at the bottom of each page of the pdf version and reflects current law through the date of the enactment of the public law listed at https://www.govinfo.gov/app/collection/comps/]
[Note: While this publication does not represent an official version of any Federal statute, substantial efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy of its contents. The official version of Federal law is found in the United States Statutes at Large and in the United States Code. The legal effect to be given to the Statutes at Large and the United States Code is established by statute (1 U.S.C. 112, 204).]
AN ACTTo amend part B of title IV of the Social Security Act to extend the child and family services program through fiscal year 2016, and for other purposes.Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. [[42 U.S.C. 1305 note]] SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the “Child and Family Services Improvement and Innovation Act”.
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">TITLE I—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EXTENSION OF CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES PROGRAMS </heading>
<section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/34/tI/s101" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="101">SEC. 101. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">STEPHANIE TUBBS JONES CHILD WELFARE SERVICES PROGRAM. </heading>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/34/tI/s101/a" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Extension of Program.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 425 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 625) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">2007 through 2011</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">2012 through 2016</quotedText>”.</content>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/34/tI/s101/b" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Modification of Certain State Plan Requirements.—</heading>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/34/tI/s101/b/1" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Response to emotional trauma.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 422(b)(15)(A)(ii) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 622(b)(15)(A)(ii)) is amended by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, including emotional trauma associated with a child’s maltreatment and removal from home</quotedText>” before the semicolon.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/34/tI/s101/b/2" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Procedures on the use of psychotropic medications.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 422(b)(15)(A)(v) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 622(b)(15)(A)(v)) is amended by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, including protocols for the appropriate use and monitoring of psychotropic medications</quotedText>” before the semicolon.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/34/tI/s101/b/3" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Description of activities to address developmental needs of very young children.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 422(b) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 622(b)) is amended—</chapeau>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/34/tI/s101/b/3/A" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and</quotedText>” at the end of paragraph (16);</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/34/tI/s101/b/3/B" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking the period at the end of paragraph (17) and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">; and</quotedText>”; and</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/34/tI/s101/b/3/C" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="18">“(18) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">include a description of the activities that the State has undertaken to reduce the length of time children who have not attained 5 years of age are without a permanent family, and the activities the State undertakes to address the developmental needs of such children who receive benefits or services under this part or part E.”</content>
</paragraph></quotedContent>.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/34/tI/s101/b/4" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Data sources for child death reporting.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 422(b) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 622(b)), as amended by paragraph (3) of this subsection, is amended—</chapeau>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/34/tI/s101/b/4/A" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and</quotedText>” at the end of paragraph (17);</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/34/tI/s101/b/4/B" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking the period at the end of paragraph (18) and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">; and</quotedText>”; and</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/34/tI/s101/b/4/C" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="19">“(19) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">contain a description of the sources used to compile information on child maltreatment deaths required by Federal law to be reported by the State agency referred to in paragraph (1), and to the extent that the compilation does not include information on such deaths from the State vital statistics department, child death review teams, law enforcement agencies, or offices of medical examiners or coroners, the State shall describe why the information is not so included and how the State will include the information.”</content>
</paragraph></quotedContent>.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/34/tI/s101/c" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Child Visitation by Caseworkers.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 424 of such Act (42 U.S.C. 624) is amended by striking the 2nd subsection (e), as added by section 7(b) of the Child and Family Services Improvement Act of 2006, and inserting the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">“(f)</num><paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC" class="inline"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1)</num><subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC" class="inline"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each State shall take such steps as are necessary to ensure that the total number of visits made by caseworkers on a monthly basis to children in foster care under the responsibility of the State during a fiscal year is not less than 90 percent (or, in the case of fiscal year 2015 or thereafter, 95 percent) of the total number of such visits that would occur during the fiscal year if each such child were so visited once every month while in such care.</content></subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease2">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the Secretary determines that a State has failed to comply with subparagraph (A) for a fiscal year, then the percentage that would otherwise apply for purposes of subsection (a) for the fiscal year shall be reduced by—</chapeau>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">1, if the number of full percentage points by which the State fell short of the percentage specified in subparagraph (A) is less than 10;</content>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">3, if the number of full percentage points by which the State fell short, as described in clause (i), is not less than 10 and less than 20; or</content>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">5, if the number of full percentage points by which the State fell short, as described in clause (i), is not less than 20.</content>
</clause>
</subparagraph></paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2)</num><subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC" class="inline"><num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each State shall take such steps as are necessary to ensure that not less than 50 percent of the total number of visits made by caseworkers to children in foster care under the responsibility of the State during a fiscal year occur in the residence of the child involved.</content></subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the Secretary determines that a State has failed to comply with subparagraph (A) for a fiscal year, then the percentage that would otherwise apply for purposes of subsection (a) for the fiscal year shall be reduced by—</chapeau>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">1, if the number of full percentage points by which the State fell short of the percentage specified in subparagraph (A) is less than 10;</content>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">3, if the number of full percentage points by which the State fell short, as described in clause (i), is not less than 10 and less than 20; or</content>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">5, if the number of full percentage points by which the State fell short, as described in clause (i), is not less than 20.”</content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection></quotedContent>.</content>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/34/tI/s101/d" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Technical Correction.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 423(b) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 623(b)) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">per centum</quotedText>” each place it appears and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">percent</quotedText>”.</content>
</subsection>
</section>
<section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/34/tI/s102" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="102">SEC. 102. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">PROMOTING SAFE AND STABLE FAMILIES PROGRAM. </heading>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/34/tI/s102/a" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Extension of Funding Authorizations.—</heading>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/34/tI/s102/a/1" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 436(a) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 629f(a)) is amended by striking all that follows “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">$345,000,000</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">for each of fiscal years 2012 through 2016.</quotedText>”.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/34/tI/s102/a/2" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Discretionary grants.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 437(a) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 629g(a)) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">2007 through 2011</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">2012 through 2016</quotedText>”.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/34/tI/s102/b" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Targeting of Services to Populations at Greatest Risk of Maltreatment.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 432(a) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 629b(a)) is amended—</chapeau>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/34/tI/s102/b/1" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and</quotedText>” at the end of paragraph (8);</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/34/tI/s102/b/2" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking the period at the end of paragraph (9) and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">; and</quotedText>”; and</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/34/tI/s102/b/3" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="10">“(10) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">describes how the State identifies which populations are at the greatest risk of maltreatment and how services are targeted to the populations.”</content>
</paragraph></quotedContent>.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/34/tI/s102/c" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Revised Purposes of Family Support Services and Time-limited Family Reunification Services.—</heading>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/34/tI/s102/c/1" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Family support services.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 431(a)(2) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 629a(a)(2)) is amended to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Family support services. </heading>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">family support services</quotedText>’ means community-based services designed to carry out the purposes described in subparagraph (B).</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Purposes described. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The purposes described in this subparagraph are the following:</chapeau>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">To promote the safety and well-being of children and families.</content>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">To increase the strength and stability of families (including adoptive, foster, and extended families).</content>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">To increase parents’ confidence and competence in their parenting abilities.</content>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">To afford children a safe, stable, and supportive family environment.</content>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">“(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">To strengthen parental relationships and promote healthy marriages.</content>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vi">“(vi) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">To enhance child development, including through mentoring (as defined in section 439(b)(2)).”</content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph></quotedContent>.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/34/tI/s102/c/2" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Time-limited family reunification services.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 431(a)(7)(B) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 629a(a)(7)(B)) is amended by redesignating clause (vi) as clause (viii) and inserting after clause (v) the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vi">“(vi) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Peer-to-peer mentoring and support groups for parents and primary caregivers.</content>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vii">“(vii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Services and activities designed to facilitate access to and visitation of children by parents and siblings.”</content>
</clause></quotedContent>.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/34/tI/s102/d" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Uniform Definitions of Indian Tribe and Tribal Organization.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 431(a) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 629a(a)(5) and (6)) is amended by striking paragraphs (5) and (6) and inserting the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">“(5) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Indian tribe. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Indian tribe</quotedText>’ has the meaning given the term in section 428(c).</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">“(6) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Tribal organization. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">tribal organization</quotedText>’ has the meaning given the term in section 428(c).”</content>
</paragraph></quotedContent>.</content>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/34/tI/s102/e" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Submission to Congress of State Summaries of Financial Data; Publication on HHS Website.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 432(c) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 629b(c)) is amended—</chapeau>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/34/tI/s102/e/1" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking all that precedes “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">shall</quotedText>” and inserting the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Annual Submission of State Reports to Congress. </heading>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary”</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection></quotedContent>; and</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/34/tI/s102/e/2" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding after and below the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Information to be included. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The compilation shall include the individual State reports and tables that synthesize State information into national totals for each element required to be included in the reports, including planned and actual spending by service category for the program authorized under this subpart and planned spending by service category for the program authorized under subpart 1.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Public accessibility. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than September 30 of each year, the Secretary shall publish the compilation on the website of the Department of Health and Human Services in a location easily accessible by the public.”</content>
</paragraph></quotedContent>.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/34/tI/s102/f" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">GAO Report on Multiple Sources of Federal Spending and Family Access to Services.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than 12 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to Congress a report that—</chapeau>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/34/tI/s102/f/1" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">identifies alternative sources of Federal funding that are being employed by States or other entities for the same purposes for which funding is provided under subpart 1 or 2 of part B of title IV of the Social Security Act; and</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/34/tI/s102/f/2" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">assesses the needs of families eligible for services under such program, including identification of underserved communities and information regarding—</chapeau>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/34/tI/s102/f/2/A" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the supports available for caseworkers to appropriately investigate and safely manage their caseloads;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/34/tI/s102/f/2/B" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the length of the wait time for families to receive substance abuse and other preventive services; and</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/34/tI/s102/f/2/C" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the number of families on waiting lists for such services and the effect of the delay on healthy, successful reunification outcomes for such families.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/34/tI/s102/g" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="g">(g) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Technical Corrections.—</heading>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/34/tI/s102/g/1" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 432(a)(8)(B) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 629b(a)(8)(B)) is amended in each of clauses (i) and (ii) by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">forms CFS 101-Part I and CFS 101-Part II (or any successor forms)</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">form CFS-101 (including all parts and any successor forms)</quotedText>”.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/34/tI/s102/g/2" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 433(c)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 629c(c)(2)) is amended—</chapeau>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/34/tI/s102/g/2/A" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the paragraph heading, by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Food stamp</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits</quotedText>”; and</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/34/tI/s102/g/2/B" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">benefits benefits</quotedText>” each place it appears and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">benefits</quotedText>”.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section>
<section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/34/tI/s103" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="103">SEC. 103. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">GRANTS FOR TARGETED PURPOSES. </heading>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/34/tI/s103/a" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Extension of Funding Reservations for Monthly Caseworker Visits and Regional Partnership Grants.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 436(b) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 629f(b)) is amended—</chapeau>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/34/tI/s103/a/1" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (4)(A), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">433(e)</quotedText>” and all that follows and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">433(e) $20,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2012 through 2016.</quotedText>”; and</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/34/tI/s103/a/2" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (5), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">437(f)</quotedText>” and all that follows and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">437(f) $20,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2012 through 2016.</quotedText>”.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/34/tI/s103/b" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Revision in Use of Monthly Caseworker Visits Grants.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 436(b)(4)(B)(i) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 629f(b)(4)(B)) is amended—</chapeau>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/34/tI/s103/b/1" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">support</quotedText>” and insert “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">improve the quality of</quotedText>”; and</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/34/tI/s103/b/2" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">a primary emphasis</quotedText>” and all that follows and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">an emphasis on improving caseworker decision making on the safety, permanency, and well-being of foster children and on activities designed to increase retention, recruitment, and training of caseworkers.</quotedText>”; and</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/34/tI/s103/c" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reauthorization of Regional Partnership Grants to Assist Children Affected by Parental Substance Abuse.—</heading>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/34/tI/s103/c/1" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Extension of program.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 437(f)(3)(A) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 629g(f)(3)(A)) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">2007 through 2011</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">2012 through 2016</quotedText>”.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/34/tI/s103/c/2" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Revisions to program.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 437(f) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 629g(f)) is amended—</chapeau>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/34/tI/s103/c/2/A" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in the subsection heading, by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Methamphetamine or Other</quotedText>”;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/34/tI/s103/c/2/B" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in each of paragraphs (1), (4)(A), (7)(A)(i), and (9)(B)(iii), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">methamphetamine or other</quotedText>”;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/34/tI/s103/c/2/C" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (3), by striking subparagraph (B) and inserting the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Required minimum period of approval. </heading>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A grant shall be awarded under this subsection for a period of not less than 2, and not more than 5, fiscal years, subject to clause (ii).</content>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Extension of grant. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">On application of the grantee, the Secretary may extend for not more than 2 fiscal years the period for which a grant is awarded under this subsection.</content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Multiple grants allowed. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">This subsection shall not be interpreted to prevent a grantee from applying for, or being awarded, separate grants under this subsection.”</content>
</subparagraph></quotedContent>;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/34/tI/s103/c/2/D" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (6)(A)—</chapeau>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/34/tI/s103/c/2/D/i" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and</quotedText>” at the end of clause (ii);</content>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/34/tI/s103/c/2/D/ii" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking the period at the end of clause (iii) and inserting a semicolon; and</content>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/34/tI/s103/c/2/D/iii" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">70 percent for the sixth such fiscal year; and</content>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">“(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">65 percent for the seventh such fiscal year.”</content>
</clause></quotedContent>;</content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/34/tI/s103/c/2/E" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">(E) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (7)—</chapeau>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/34/tI/s103/c/2/E/i" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">shall—</quotedText>” and all that follows through “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">(A) take</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">shall take</quotedText>”;</content>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/34/tI/s103/c/2/E/ii" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (A)(iv), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">; and</quotedText>” and inserting a period;</content>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/34/tI/s103/c/2/E/iii" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking subparagraph (B); and</content>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" identifier="/us/sComp/112/34/tI/s103/c/2/E/iv" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating clauses (i) through (iv) of subparagraph (A) as subparagraphs (A) through (D), respectively, and moving each of such provisions 2 ems to the left; and</content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/34/tI/s103/c/2/F" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="10">“(10) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limitation on use of funds for administrative expenses of the secretary. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not more than 5 percent of the amounts appropriated or reserved for awarding grants under this subsection for each of fiscal years 2012 through 2016 may be used by the Secretary for salaries and Department of Health and Human Services administrative expenses in administering this subsection.”</content>
</paragraph></quotedContent>.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/34/tI/s103/c/3" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Evaluations.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Not later than December 31, 2012, and not later than December 31, 2017, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall evaluate the effectiveness of the grants awarded to regional partnerships under section 437(f) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 629g(f)) and shall publish a report regarding the results of each evaluation on the website of the Department of Health and Human Services. Each report required to be published under this subsection shall include—</chapeau>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/34/tI/s103/c/3/A" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an evaluation of the programs and activities conducted, and the services provided, with the grant funds awarded under such section for fiscal years 2007 through 2011, in the case of the evaluation required by December 31, 2012, and for fiscal years 2012 through 2016, in the case of the evaluation required by December 31, 2017;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/34/tI/s103/c/3/B" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an analysis of the regional partnerships awarded such grants that have, and have not, been successful in achieving the goals and outcomes specified in their grant applications and with respect to the performance indicators established by the Secretary under paragraph (8) of such section that are applicable to their grant awards; and</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/34/tI/s103/c/3/C" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an analysis of the extent to which such grants have been successful in addressing the needs of families with methamphetamine or other substance abuse problems who come to the attention of the child welfare system and in achieving the goals of child safety, permanence, and family stability.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section>
<section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/34/tI/s104" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="104">SEC. 104. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">COURT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM. </heading>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/34/tI/s104/a" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Grant Purposes.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 438(a) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 629h(a)) is amended—</chapeau>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/34/tI/s104/a/1" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (2)—</chapeau>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/34/tI/s104/a/1/A" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (A), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">; and</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, including the requirements in the Act related to concurrent planning;</quotedText>”;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/34/tI/s104/a/1/B" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subparagraph (B), by adding “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and</quotedText>” at the end; and</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/34/tI/s104/a/1/C" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to increase and improve engagement of the entire family in court processes relating to child welfare, family preservation, family reunification, and adoption;”</content>
</subparagraph></quotedContent>; and</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/34/tI/s104/a/2" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (4)—</chapeau>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/34/tI/s104/a/2/A" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">(A)</quotedText>” after “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">(4)</quotedText>”;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/34/tI/s104/a/2/B" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking the period and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">; and</quotedText>”; and</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/34/tI/s104/a/2/C" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding after and below the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC" class="leftIndentDecrease1">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to increase and improve engagement of the entire family in court processes relating to child welfare, family preservation, family reunification, and adoption.”</content>
</subparagraph></quotedContent>.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/34/tI/s104/b" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Single Grant Application.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 438(b)(2) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 629h(b)(2)) is amended to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Single grant application. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Pursuant to the requirements under paragraph (1) of this subsection, a highest State court desiring a grant under this section shall submit a single application to the Secretary that specifies whether the application is for a grant for—</chapeau>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the purposes described in paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (a);</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the purpose described in subsection (a)(3);</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the purpose described in subsection (a)(4); or</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the purposes referred to in 2 or more (specifically identified) of subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C) of this paragraph.”</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph></quotedContent>.</content>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/34/tI/s104/c" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Amount of Grant.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 438(c) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 629h(c)) is amended to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">“(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Amount of Grant. </heading>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">With respect to each of subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C) of subsection (b)(2) that refers to 1 or more grant purposes for which an application of a highest State court is approved under this section, the court shall be entitled to payment, for each of fiscal years 2012 through 2016, from the amount allocated under paragraph (3) of this subsection for grants for the purpose or purposes, of an amount equal to $85,000 plus the amount described in paragraph (2) of this subsection with respect to the purpose or purposes.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Amount described. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The amount described in this paragraph for any fiscal year with respect to the purpose or purposes referred to in a subparagraph of subsection (b)(2) is the amount that bears the same ratio to the total of the amounts allocated under paragraph (3) of this subsection for grants for the purpose or purposes as the number of individuals in the State who have not attained 21 years of age bears to the total number of such individuals in all States the highest State courts of which have approved applications under this section for grants for the purpose or purposes.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Allocation of funds. </heading>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Mandatory funds. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Of the amounts reserved under section 436(b)(2) for any fiscal year, the Secretary shall allocate—</chapeau>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">$9,000,000 for grants for the purposes described in paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (a);</content>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">$10,000,000 for grants for the purpose described in subsection (a)(3);</content>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">$10,000,000 for grants for the purpose described in subsection (a)(4); and</content>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">“(iv) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">$1,000,000 for grants to be awarded on a competitive basis among the highest courts of Indian tribes or tribal consortia that—</chapeau>
<subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">are operating a program under part E, in accordance with section 479B;</content>
</subclause>
<subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">are seeking to operate a program under part E and have received an implementation grant under section 476; or</content>
</subclause>
<subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">“(III) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">has a court responsible for proceedings related to foster care or adoption.</content>
</subclause>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Discretionary funds. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall allocate all of the amounts reserved under section 437(b)(2) for grants for the purposes described in paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (a).”</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection></quotedContent>.</content>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/34/tI/s104/d" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Extension of Federal Share.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 438(d) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 629h(d)) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">2002 through 2011</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">2012 through 2016</quotedText>”.</content>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/34/tI/s104/e" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="e">(e) </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s629h">42 U.S.C. 629h note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Technical Correction.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Effective as if included in the enactment of the Safe and Timely Interstate Placement of Foster Children Act of 2006, section 8(b) of such Act (120 Stat. 513) is amended by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">438(b) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 638(b))</quotedText>” inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">438(b)(1) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 629h(b)(1))</quotedText>”.</content>
</subsection>
</section>
<section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/34/tI/s105" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="105">SEC. 105. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">DATA STANDARDIZATION FOR IMPROVED DATA MATCHING. </heading>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/34/tI/s105/a" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Part B of title IV of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 621-629i) is amended by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<subpart style="-uslm-dtd:subpart">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“Subpart 3—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Common Provisions </heading>
<section style="-uslm-dtd:section" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="440">“SEC. 440. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s629m">42 U.S.C. 629m</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">DATA STANDARDIZATION FOR IMPROVED DATA MATCHING </heading>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">“(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Standard Data Elements. </heading>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Designation. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary, in consultation with an interagency work group established by the Office of Management and Budget, and considering State perspectives, shall, by rule, designate standard data elements for any category of information required to be reported under this part.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Data elements must be nonproprietary and interoperable. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The standard data elements designated under paragraph (1) shall, to the extent practicable, be nonproprietary and interoperable.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Other requirements. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In designating standard data elements under this subsection, the Secretary shall, to the extent practicable, incorporate—</chapeau>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">interoperable standards developed and maintained by an international voluntary consensus standards body, as defined by the Office of Management and Budget, such as the International Organization for Standardization;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">interoperable standards developed and maintained by intergovernmental partnerships, such as the National Information Exchange Model; and</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">interoperable standards developed and maintained by Federal entities with authority over contracting and financial assistance, such as the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">“(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Data Standards for Reporting. </heading>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Designation. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary, in consultation with an interagency work group established by the Office of Management and Budget, and considering State government perspectives, shall, by rule, designate data reporting standards to govern the reporting required under this part.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Requirements. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The data reporting standards required by paragraph (1) shall, to the extent practicable—</chapeau>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">incorporate a widely-accepted, non-proprietary, searchable, computer-readable format;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">be consistent with and implement applicable accounting principles; and</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">be capable of being continually upgraded as necessary.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Incorporation of nonproprietary standards. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In designating reporting standards under this subsection, the Secretary shall, to the extent practicable, incorporate existing nonproprietary standards, such as the eXtensible Business Reporting Language.”</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section>
</subpart></quotedContent>.</content>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/34/tI/s105/b" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s629m">42 U.S.C. 629m note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Effective Date.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect on October 1, 2012, and shall apply with respect to information required to be reported on or after such date.</content>
</subsection>
</section>
<section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/34/tI/s106" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="106">SEC. 106. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">PROVISIONS RELATING TO FOSTER CARE OR ADOPTION. </heading>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/34/tI/s106/a" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Educational Stability for Each Foster Placement.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 475(1)(G) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 675(1)(G)) is amended—</chapeau>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/34/tI/s106/a/1" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in clause (i), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">the placement</quotedText>” and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">each placement</quotedText>”; and</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/34/tI/s106/a/2" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in clause (ii)(I), by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">each</quotedText>” before “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">placement</quotedText>”.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/34/tI/s106/b" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Foster Youth ID Theft.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 475(5) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 675(5)) is amended—</chapeau>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/34/tI/s106/b/1" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and</quotedText>” at the end of subparagraph (G);</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/34/tI/s106/b/2" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (H) and inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">; and</quotedText>”; and</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/34/tI/s106/b/3" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">each child in foster care under the responsibility of the State who has attained 16 years of age receives without cost a copy of any consumer report (as defined in section 603(d) of the Fair Credit Reporting Act) pertaining to the child each year until the child is discharged from care, and receives assistance (including, when feasible, from any court-appointed advocate for the child) in interpreting and resolving any inaccuracies in the report.”</content>
</subparagraph></quotedContent>.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/34/tI/s106/c" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="c">(c) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Description of Adoption Spending.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 473(a)(8) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 673(a)(8)) is amended by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">, and shall document how such amounts are spent, including on post-adoption services</quotedText>” before the period.</content>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/34/tI/s106/d" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Inclusion in Annual Report of Additional Information on Child Visitation by Caseworkers.—</heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Section 479A(6) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 679b(6)) is amended—</chapeau>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/34/tI/s106/d/1" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and</quotedText>” at the end of subparagraph (A); and</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/34/tI/s106/d/2" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating subparagraph (B) as subparagraph (C) and inserting after subparagraph (A) the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the total number of visits made by caseworkers on a monthly basis to children in foster care under the responsibility of the State during a fiscal year as a percentage of the total number of the visits that would occur during the fiscal year if each child were so visited once every month while in such care; and”</content>
</subparagraph></quotedContent>.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
</section>
<section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/34/tI/s107" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="107">SEC. 107. </num><editorialNote style="-uslm-dtd:usc-reference" role="uscRef"><b>[</b><ref href="/us/usc/t42/s622">42 U.S.C. 622 note</ref><b>]</b> </editorialNote><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">EFFECTIVE DATE. </heading>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/34/tI/s107/a" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="a">(a) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In General.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Except as otherwise provided in this title, this title and the amendments made by this title shall take effect on October 1, 2011, and shall apply to payments under parts B and E of title IV of the Social Security Act for calendar quarters beginning on or after such date, without regard to whether regulations to implement the amendments are promulgated by such date.</content>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" identifier="/us/sComp/112/34/tI/s107/b" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="b">(b) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Delay Permitted if State Legislation Required.—</heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">If the Secretary of Health and Human Services determines that State legislation (other than legislation appropriating funds) is required in order for a State plan developed pursuant to subpart 1 of part B, or a State plan approved under subpart 2 of part B or part E, of title IV of the Social Security Act to meet the additional requirements imposed by the amendments made by this title, the plan shall not be regarded as failing to meet any of the additional requirements before the 1st day of the 1st calendar quarter beginning after the first regular session of the State legislature that begins after the date of the enactment of this Act. If the State has a 2-year legislative session, each year of the session is deemed to be a separate regular session of the State legislature.</content>
</subsection>
</section>
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">TITLE II—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">CHILD WELFARE DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS </heading>
<section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/34/tII/s201" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="201">SEC. 201. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">RENEWAL OF AUTHORITY TO APPROVE DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS DESIGNED TO TEST INNOVATIVE STRATEGIES IN STATE CHILD WELFARE PROGRAMS. </heading>
<chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">Section 1130 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1320a-9) is amended—</chapeau>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/34/tII/s201/1" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">(1) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (a)—</chapeau>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/34/tII/s201/1/A" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by amending paragraph (2) to read as follows:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Limitation. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">During fiscal years 2012 through 2014, the Secretary may authorize demonstration projects described in paragraph (1), with not more than 10 demonstration projects to be authorized in each fiscal year.”</content>
</paragraph></quotedContent>.</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/34/tII/s201/1/B" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking paragraph (3) and inserting the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Conditions for state eligibility. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of a new demonstration project under this section that is initially approved in any of fiscal years 2012 through 2014, a State shall be authorized to conduct such demonstration project only if the State satisfies the following conditions:</chapeau>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Identify 1 or more goals. </heading>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The State shall demonstrate that the demonstration project is designed to accomplish 1 or more of the following goals:</chapeau>
<subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Increase permanency for all infants, children, and youth by reducing the time in foster placements when possible and promoting a successful transition to adulthood for older youth.</content>
</subclause>
<subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Increase positive outcomes for infants, children, youth, and families in their homes and communities, including tribal communities, and improve the safety and well-being of infants, children, and youth.</content>
</subclause>
<subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">“(III) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Prevent child abuse and neglect and the re-entry of infants, children, and youth into foster care.</content>
</subclause>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Long-term therapeutic family treatment centers; addressing domestic violence. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">With respect to a demonstration project that is designed to accomplish 1 or more of the goals described in clause (i), the State may elect to establish a program—</chapeau>
<subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to permit foster care maintenance payments to be made under part E of title IV to a long-term therapeutic family treatment center (as described in paragraph (8)(B)) on behalf of a child residing in the center; or</content>
</subclause>
<subclause style="-uslm-dtd:subclause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="II">“(II) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">to identify and address domestic violence that endangers children and results in the placement of children in foster care.</content>
</subclause>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Demonstrate readiness. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The State shall demonstrate through a narrative description the State’s capacity to effectively use the authority to conduct a demonstration project under this section by identifying changes the State has made or plans to make in policies, procedures, or other elements of the State’s child welfare program that will enable the State to successfully achieve the goal or goals of the project.</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Demonstrate implemented or planned child welfare program improvement policies. </heading>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The State shall demonstrate that the State has implemented, or plans to implement within 3 years of the date on which the State submits its application to conduct the demonstration project or 2 years after the date on which the Secretary approves such demonstration project (whichever is later), at least 2 of the child welfare program improvement policies described in paragraph (7).</content>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Previous implementation. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of the requirement described in clause (i), at least 1 of the child welfare program improvement policies to be implemented by the State shall be a policy that the State has not previously implemented as of the date on which the State submits an application to conduct the demonstration project.</content>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Implementation review. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary may terminate the authority of a State to conduct a demonstration project under this section if, after the 3-year period following approval of the demonstration project, the State has not made significant progress in implementing the child welfare program improvement policies proposed by the State under clause (i).”</content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph></quotedContent>;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/34/tII/s201/1/C" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (5), by inserting “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and the ability of the State to implement a corrective action plan approved under section 1123A</quotedText>” before the period; and</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/34/tII/s201/1/D" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">“(6) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Inapplicability of random assignment for control groups as a factor for approval of demonstration projects. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of evaluating an application to conduct a demonstration project under this section, the Secretary shall not take into consideration whether such project requires random assignment of children and families to groups served under the project and to control groups.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">“(7) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Child welfare program improvement policies. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">For purposes of paragraph (3)(C), the child welfare program improvement policies described in this paragraph are the following:</chapeau>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The establishment of a bill of rights for infants, children, and youth in foster care that is widely shared and clearly outlines protections for infants, children, and youth, such as assuring frequent visits with parents, siblings, and caseworkers, access to attorneys, and participation in age-appropriate extracurricular activities, and procedures for ensuring the protections are provided.</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The development and implementation of a plan for meeting the health and mental health needs of infants, children, and youth in foster care that includes ensuring that the provision of health and mental health care is child-specific, comprehensive, appropriate, and consistent (through means such as ensuring the infant, child, or youth has a medical home, regular wellness medical visits, and addressing the issue of trauma, when appropriate).</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">“(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The inclusion in the State plan under section 471 of an amendment implementing the option under subsection (a)(28) of that section to enter into kinship guardianship assistance agreements.</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">“(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The election under the State plan under section 471 to define a ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">child</quotedText>’ for purposes of the provision of foster care maintenance payments, adoption assistance payments, and kinship guardianship assistance payments, so as to include individuals described in each of subclauses (I), (II), and (III) of section 475(8)(B)(i) who have not attained age 21.</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="E">“(E) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The development and implementation of a plan that ensures congregate care is used appropriately and reduces the placement of children and youth in such care.</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="F">“(F) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Of those infants, children, and youth in out-of-home placements, substantially increasing the number of cases of siblings who are in the same foster care, kinship guardianship, or adoptive placement, above the number of such cases in fiscal year 2008.</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="G">“(G) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The development and implementation of a plan to improve the recruitment and retention of high quality foster family homes trained to help assist infants, children, and youth swiftly secure permanent families. Supports for foster families under such a plan may include increasing maintenance payments to more adequately meet the needs of infants, children, and youth in foster care and expanding training, respite care, and other support services for foster parents.</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="H">“(H) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">The establishment of procedures designed to assist youth as they prepare for their transition out of foster care, such as arranging for participation in age-appropriate extra-curricular activities, providing appropriate access to cell phones, computers, and opportunities to obtain a driver’s license, providing notification of all sibling placements if siblings are in care and sibling location if siblings are out of care, and providing counseling and financial support for post-secondary education.</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="I">“(I) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The inclusion in the State plan under section 471 of a description of State procedures for—</chapeau>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">ensuring that youth in foster care who have attained age 16 are engaged in discussions, including during the development of the transition plans required under paragraphs (1)(D) and (5)(H) of section 475, that explore whether the youth wishes to reconnect with the youth’s biological family, including parents, grandparents, and siblings, and, if so, what skills and strategies the youth will need to successfully and safely reconnect with those family members;</content>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">providing appropriate guidance and services to youth whom affirm an intent to reconnect with biological family members on how to successfully and safely manage such reconnections; and</content>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">making, when appropriate, efforts to include biological family members in such reconnection efforts.</content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="J">“(J) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The establishment of one or more of the following programs designed to prevent infants, children, and youth from entering foster care or to provide permanency for infants, children, and youth in foster care:</chapeau>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An intensive family finding program.</content>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="ii">“(ii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A kinship navigator program.</content>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iii">“(iii) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A family counseling program, such as a family group decision-making program, and which may include in-home peer support for families.</content>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="iv">“(iv) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A comprehensive family-based substance abuse treatment program.</content>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="v">“(v) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A program under which special efforts are made to identify and address domestic violence that endangers infants, children, and youth and puts them at risk of entering foster care.</content>
</clause>
<clause style="-uslm-dtd:clause" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="vi">“(vi) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">A mentoring program<i style="-uslm-dtd:italic">.</i></content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="8">“(8) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Definitions. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">In this subsection—</chapeau>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">youth</quotedText>’ means, with respect to a State, an individual who has attained age 12 but has not attained the age at which an individual is no longer considered to be a child under the State plans under parts B and E of title IV, and</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">the term ‘<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">long-term therapeutic family treatment center</quotedText>’ means a State licensed or certified program that enables parents and their children to live together in a safe environment for a period of not less than 6 months and provides, on-site or by referral, substance abuse treatment services, children’s early intervention services, family counseling, legal services, medical care, mental health services, nursery and preschool, parenting skills training, pediatric care, prenatal care, sexual abuse therapy, relapse prevention, transportation, and job or vocational training or classes leading to a secondary school diploma or a certificate of general equivalence.”</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph></quotedContent>;</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/34/tII/s201/2" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking subsection (d) and inserting the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="d">“(d) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Duration of Demonstration. </heading>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">In general. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">Subject to paragraph (2), a demonstration project under this section may be conducted for not more than 5 years, unless in the judgment of the Secretary, the demonstration project should be allowed to continue.</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Termination of authority. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">In no event shall a demonstration project under this section be conducted after September 30, 2019.”</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection></quotedContent>;</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/34/tII/s201/3" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">(3) </num><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">in subsection (e)—</chapeau>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/34/tII/s201/3/A" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">in paragraph (1), by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">(which shall provide,</quotedText>” and all that follows before the semicolon;</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/34/tII/s201/3/B" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">and</quotedText>” at the end of paragraph (6);</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/34/tII/s201/3/C" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="C">(C) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating paragraph (7) as paragraph (8); and</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/34/tII/s201/3/D" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="D">(D) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by inserting after paragraph (6) the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="7">“(7) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">an accounting of any additional Federal, State, and local investments made, as well as any private investments made in coordination with the State, during the 2 fiscal years preceding the application to provide the services described in paragraph (1), and an assurance that the State will provide an accounting of that same spending for each year of an approved demonstration project; and”</content>
</paragraph></quotedContent>;</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/34/tII/s201/4" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="4">(4) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by redesignating subsection (g) as subsection (h);</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/34/tII/s201/5" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="5">(5) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by striking subsection (f) and inserting the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="f">“(f) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Evaluations. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each State authorized to conduct a demonstration project under this section shall obtain an evaluation by an independent contractor of the effectiveness of the project, using an evaluation design approved by the Secretary which provides for—</chapeau>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">comparison of methods of service delivery under the project, and such methods under a State plan or plans, with respect to efficiency, economy, and any other appropriate measures of program management;</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">comparison of outcomes for children and families (and groups of children and families) under the project, and such outcomes under a State plan or plans, for purposes of assessing the effectiveness of the project in achieving program goals; and</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="3">“(3) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">any other information that the Secretary may require.</content>
</paragraph>
</subsection>
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="g">“(g) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reports. </heading>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="1">“(1) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">State reports; public availability. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">Each State authorized to conduct a demonstration project under this section shall—</chapeau>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">submit periodic reports to the Secretary on the specific programs, activities, and strategies used to improve outcomes for infants, children, youth, and families and the results achieved for infants, children, and youth during the conduct of the demonstration project, including with respect to those infants, children, and youth who are prevented from entering foster care, infants, children, and youth in foster care, and infants, children, and youth who move from foster care to permanent families; and</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">post a copy of each such report on the website for the State child welfare program concurrent with the submission of the report to the Secretary.</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="2">“(2) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Reports to congress. </heading><chapeau style="-uslm-dtd:text">The Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Finance of the Senate—</chapeau>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="A">“(A) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">periodic reports based on the State reports submitted under paragraph (1); and</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph style="-uslm-dtd:subparagraph" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="B">“(B) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">a report based on the results of the State evaluations required under subsection (f) that includes an analysis of the results of such evaluations and such recommendations for administrative or legislative changes as the Secretary determines appropriate.”</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</subsection></quotedContent>; and</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph style="-uslm-dtd:paragraph" identifier="/us/sComp/112/34/tII/s201/6" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="6">(6) </num><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">by adding at the end the following:<quotedContent style="-uslm-dtd:quoted-block">
<subsection style="-uslm-dtd:subsection" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="i">“(i) </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">Indian Tribes Operating IV-E Programs Considered States. </heading><content style="-uslm-dtd:text">An Indian tribe, tribal organization, or tribal consortium that has elected to operate a program under part E of title IV in accordance with section 479B shall be considered a State for purposes of this section.”</content>
</subsection></quotedContent>.</content>
</paragraph>
</section>
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="III">TITLE III—</num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">BUDGET PROVISIONS </heading>
<section style="-uslm-dtd:section" identifier="/us/sComp/112/34/tIII/s301" styleType="OLC">
<num style="-uslm-dtd:enum" value="301">SEC. 301. </num><heading style="-uslm-dtd:header">BUDGETARY EFFECTS. </heading>
<content style="-uslm-dtd:text" class="block">The budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled “<quotedText style="-uslm-dtd:quote">Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation</quotedText>” for this Act, submitted for printing in the Congressional Record by the Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage.</content>
</section>